In a nutshell: The hero’s journey, once more: The hero is introduced in his ORDINARY WORLD where he receives the CALL TO ADVENTURE. He is RELUCTANT at first to CROSS THE FIRST THRESHOLD where he eventually encounters TESTS, ALLIES and ENEMIES. He reaches the INNERMOST CAVE where he endures the SUPREME ORDEAL. He SEIZES THE SWORD or the treasure and is pursued on the ROAD BACK to his world. He is RESURRECTED and transformed by his experience. He RETURNS to his ordinary world with a treasure, boon, or ELIXIR to benefit his world.

2. a digital (.pdf) copy of the picture book The Story of Ferdinand by Munro LeafPart OnePart TwoPart ThreePart Four3. an archetypes refresher powerpoint and a PDF document explaining the archetypes in detailDirections: 1. Read through the Hero’s Journey and archetypes. Make sure you are familiar with these as you read the picture book. 2. Read through The Story of Ferdinand. Pay attention to the illustrations and the text. 3. Read The Story of Ferdinand a second time and look for elements of the Hero’s Journey and archetypes.

Afterreading, answer the following in paragraph form:Paragraph #1: Using specific textual details, describe Ferdinand's hero's journey. Try to discuss the following elements of the journey (refer to the Hero's Journey refresher to help):

HOME

THE CALL

THRESHOLD

ADVENTURE

LOWEST POINT (NADIR)

THRESHOLD of RETURN

HOME (Hero is TRANSFORMED)

Cite examples/images from the picture book in your response.

Paragraph #2: What type of HERO is Ferdinand at the end of the story? How do you know he is this level of hero? Explain. Use the information below to answer the question. Be specific. Cite examples/images from the picture book in your response.

FYI: A HERO or HEROINE is a person who must save someone through self-sacrifice.There are THREE levels of HERO:

Highest: saves for an idea that benefits mankind; risks his life for a universal cause

Middle: saves others and puts someone else before him/herself

Lowest: saves him/herself

You should have TWO paragraphs total. (5-7 sentences minimum each).

Your writing should exhibit high-level analysis and connections. It should be typed, double-spaced and have a proper heading. This WILL be collected on the day of your seminar.If you need extra help please see Miss Kostopoulos in room 621 during lunch or after school.

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